Policy on Abuse of Vulnerable Adults

The Safe Environment program includes preventing abuse of vulnerable adults by diocesan personnel or volunteers, recognizing signs of abuse of vulnerable adults and responding to signs of abuse of vulnerable adults within the community served by the Catholic Diocese of Fairbanks.

Workers and volunteers helping in the ministries of the Catholic Diocese of Fairbanks are screened, then trained and educated in the polices of the Safe Environment program. Written policies are distributed to workers and volunteers, who acknowledge in writing they received and understood the policies. A Vulnerable Adult Protection Officer assists in implementing the Policy on Abuse of Vulnerable Adults in the parishes, schools, and other locations of the Catholic Diocese of Fairbanks.